Description:

Charming Tuscan barn which was extended and fully renovated in 2010.The detached villa is just a kilometre from the nearest shops, bar and restaurant, and less than 10 minutes to Lucca.Some rooms have exposed beams and feature stone walls. Air conditioning in the sitting room and two double bedrooms. Ceramic floor tiles.The property is on three levels:Semi basement:Living room with kitchen area. Pizza oven and fireplaceLaundryGround floor:Sitting room with fireplace with doors to covered portico areaEat-in kitchen with french door to paved patio area and the gardenStudy / 3rd bedroomBathroom with shower, basin, bidet and toiletFirst floor:Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with basin, bidet and toiletFurther double bedroomBathroom with shower, basin, bidet and toiletOutside space:Fully fenced garden of 500 sqm, mostly laid to grass with some ornamental trees. Automatic irrigation from an artisian well.Portico, leading off from the sitting room, of 17 sqm.Circular above ground pool, 5 metres across.Parking for two carsAutomatic gateAdvantages:Ready to move into - absolutely no works required!Weaknesses:No shower or bath in ensuite bathroomDistances:6 km Lucca24 km Viareggio (beach)26 km Pisa airport74 km Abetone (skiing)93 km FlorencePlease note that any utility services, heating system or appliances have not been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order.Energy classification: E Performance index: 129,609 kw/per sqm p.a.Additional costs1 Agency charges amount to a minimum of € 1,500 + IVA , otherwise up to 3% + IVA of purchase price (see our SERVICES page for a full description of the assistance we provide)2 Investigation of existing ownership and boundaries of a property, normally carried out by a geometra, approximate cost 1% - 1.5% of the purchase price3 Notary fees are based on the declared value for tax purposes. There is no published tariff but experience points to about 3% on lower value properties, perhaps 2% on higher valuePlease note that all professional fees are subject to IVA (Italian purchase tax)4 Land registry + Government taxes: a) 1st home, Italian resident: € 336 + 2% of declared value b) 2nd home, or non-resident: 9% of declared value c) agricultural land: 18% of declared valueDeclared values are determined by the notary at the time of the atto notarile (final contract). Villatua recommends all prospective purchasers to seek advice on likely tax obligations, as individual circumstances may alter the amount significantly.Property in Tuscany: Renovated Tuscan villa near Lucca